Review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis showcase latest release at Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena
The duo performed tracks from debut LP The Heist and latest release, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made including ‘Thrift Shop’ and ‘Downtown’.
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Reviews and photographs of some of the best events in music venues throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Review: The King Khan & BBQ Show bring raucous garage rock to Birmingham
It’s nights like these that it makes you proud to be from Birmingham. If you’ve not yet been to a Killer Wave show – don’t make the mistake of missing their next one.
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Internet sensation Troye Sivan performs an impressive set at sold-out O2 Institute
An hour before the doors have even opened, thousands of teens have already lined up around the block eagerly anticipating Internet pop star Troye Sivan.
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Review: Nine live bands help launch new Birmingham record label, Weird On Purpose
The gig’s inconspicuous location was a fitting reflection of the Birmingham music scene itself – unknown to most but well-appreciated by those who do know.
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Review: New York City’s Diiv return to Birmingham
‘Hi we’re Diiv and we’re from New York City’ recited lead singer Zachary Cole Smith, a line he would repeat excessively throughout the night.
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Review: Sundara Karma bring confidence and rigour to The Rainbow
Sundara Karma returned to Birmingham on Tuesday March 8th 2016, following their recent sold-out show at The Sunflower Lounge Support
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Review: The Joy Formidable over-indulge at The Rainbow Courtyard
It’s clear from the get-go that The Joy Formidable’s aim tonight is to have fun.
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Review: Foxes plays intimate show at Birmingham’s O2 Institute
Louisa Rose Allen, popularly known as the experimental-pop singer-song writer Foxes, takes a trip to the charmingly intimate O2 Institute in Birmingham.
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Review: Birmingham plays host to The 1975’s biggest show to date
Excitement bubbled through Barclaycard Arena as it filled with an anticipated crowd eagerly awaiting The 1975’s biggest headline show to date.
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Review: Years and Years show their worth on debut arena tour
Years and Years’ career has truly rocketed, from gaining initial recognition last year to becoming the fully fledged successful pop stars they are today.
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